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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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96 f-350 4door 4x4 diesel...My heater has been moody for a couple of years now. Most mornings it is working fine however sometimes it would only blow cold. This year though it has only worked right once. I ask a friend and he said look behind the glove box and make sure the door is opening and shutting. I checked and it is. Any ideas fella's?

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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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First thing I'd do is replace the core, couldn't ask for an easier vehicle to do that on, in my opinion, plus they are really cheap for this body-style.

Next I would check the connections for juice using an Ohm meter or test light, then replace any fuses, connectors or bad wires, lastly I would check the sensor and prolly replace it anyways (again a cheap part).
EDIT: The wire check includes three locations, first is the core's box, second would be to the controls, and third would be the sensor.
 
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